Kevin Grow became an Internet star when a video hit YouTube of the Pennsylvania teen with Down syndrome hitting three-pointers for his high school basketball team.

Bensalem High senior Kevin Grow catches a pass as he makes his way to the top of the key for a three-pointer. YouTube screen capture

Now, Grow is a Philadelphia 76er -- at least for two days.

The 76ers signed the senior from Bensalem High School in suburban Philadelphia to a two-day contract on Monday, USA Today reported.

After he signed, Grow was to eat dinner in the players lounge, tour the practice facility and receive team gear, NBA.com said. Then came a chance to join the players at the end of practice for a shoot around and to meet his new coaches.

Before Tuesday's game with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Grow and his family will come to the 76ers locker room where he will see his locker and receive a custom team jersey. He'll then watch the pregame warmups, participate in the high-five tunnel as the team takes the court and stand with them for the National Anthem.

A special presentation to Grow and his high school team, the Bensalem Owls, is to take place during a timeout.

Grow, 18, had been the Owls' team manager for four years when Coach John Mullin put him in at the end of a game on Feb. 7. He hit a foul shot, then scored on a fast break layup. Video of the layup hit the Internet and was replayed on a local newscast, Philly.com reported.

The next day was Senior Day for the Owls as they took on Neshaminy. Mullin sent Grow in with two minutes left. This time, Grow canned four three-pointers out of five attempts, hitting his last shot at the buzzer. He finished with 14 points, making him the game's high scorer as the Owls triumphed, 64-40.

"It felt like a movie," Mullin told Philly.com.

A video of Grow's feat has scored more than 640,000 views on YouTube:

"Grow has become an inspiration to the Sixers organization, as his story has swept the nation," team officials said as they announced the two-day contract.

The 76ers followed in the sneaker-steps of the Memphis Grizzlies, which recently "drafted" Charvis Brewer, an 8-year-old devoted Grizzlies fan who has cerebral palsy, Bleacher Report columnist Dan Favale noted.

"Moments like these -- when the sport of basketball promotes community and treats enthusiasts like extended family -- are why the NBA is great," Favale wrote, adding:

"Kindhearted acts most certainly take place off the basketball court and outside the association, and those same acts deserve no less recognition. The NBA has the means to deliver messages and to help lead by example, through unconventional, highly publicized practices that remind us of how precious and reassuring life can be and how meaningful and profound the game of basketball actually is."